Can wrinkle correction change the image you project to the world? Surgeons at the Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery sought to answer that question in a recent paper published in Dermatologic Surgery. While many studies have documented the physical results achieved with dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm, few, if any, studies have documented how others…
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5 Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Look
If you’re a cost conscious consumer, but love to look stunning, read these 5 inexpensive ways to look better without busting your budget. 1. Find the Right Bra For whatever reason, many women wear the wrong bra size. No matter what type of bra you wear, it’s a great idea to get it fitted to…
Dysport Now Available in Las Vegas
The new FDA approved wrinkle blocker Dysport has arrived at Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas. Those anticipating Botox treatment should know they now have an alternative. Pronounced dis-port, the drug has been launched in the United States by Medicis Pharmaceutical and the French company Ipsen. Dysport has been used by medical practitioners in the UK since 1991. We’re…
Guest Post: “Why Restylane Is On My Holiday Wish List”
Today, I want to write about a body part that I wish would stay larger, but seems to be thinning out over time, adding years to my face while I’m busy trying to age gracefully. Can you guess what it is? I’m talking about lips! I want those lips I see on women that look plush and…
Could Surgical Adhesive Improve Your Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Clinical trials set to begin this November will answer that question, as Pennsylvania based Cohera Medical plans to market a new surgical adhesive called TissuGlu®. The company is investigating whether the safety and efficacy of tummy tuck surgery (and other surgical procedures) might be improved by the adhesive. The product is said to bond sections of…
My implant has deflated!!
At times, a patient may notice one of her implants has rapidly gotten smaller than the other side. If this happens to you, what should you expect and what should you do next? If your saline breast implant gets smaller and softer, it usually means it has a leak. A feeling of headache or nausea…
Breast Implant Life Expectancy: My Experience
This week, we’re featuring a guest blog post by Michelle in Denver, Colorado. She had breast augmentation years ago from another surgeon and is now considering a revision procedure. This article includes her research and discussion on the topic. Do breast implants need to be replaced periodically? Breast implants do not have an expiration date…
Survey Links Rosacea Syptoms With Hot Weather and Sun Exposure
A recent survey conducted by the National Rosacea Society says that people living with rosacea are prone to experience increased symptoms and flare-ups when exposed to the sun and other heat sources. If you’ve experienced rosacea in the past, this may be useful information as the summer temperatures rise here in Las Vegas. Out of 431 patients…
The Doctors TV Highlights Vaginal Reduction Surgery
Labiaplasty, one of the lesser known cosmetic surgery procedures, was recently featured on The Doctors TV program. The vaginal reduction surgery has been gaining popularity in recent years, and the show highlighted a patient named Shannon who underwent the procedure. The 23-year-old patient reported that she felt deformed and said she had “constant discomfort throughout the day.”…
Ten procedures in one day is just not safe!
Heidi Montag had 10 cosmetic surgery procedures in 1 day. (1) Mini Browlift, (2) Revision Rhinoplasty, (3) Chin Reduction, (4) Otoplasty (ear pinning), (5) Liposuction of her Neck, (6) Liposuction of her Waist, (7) Liposuction of her Hips, (8) Liposuction of her Inner and Outer Thighs, (9) Buttock Augmentation, and (10) Revision Breast Augmentation. She…
